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The Stranger

2022-10-06 · 117 min · ★ 6.2

Thriller · Crime · Drama

Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. However, neither is who they appear to be, each carry secrets that threaten to ruin them — and in the background, one of the nation's largest police operations is closing in.

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Directors
Thomas M. Wright
Production companies
Anonymous Content, See-Saw Films, Screen Australia, South Australian Film Corporation, Blue-Tongue Films, RocketScience
Countries
Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 149,441

Top Cast

Joel EdgertonJoel EdgertonMark Frame
Sean HarrisSean HarrisHenry Teague
Jada AlbertsJada AlbertsDetective Kate Rylett
Fletcher HumphrysFletcher HumphrysDetective Graham Ikin
Mike FoenanderMike FoenanderHeavy Man
Steve MouzakisSteve MouzakisPaul Emery
Simon ElrahiSimon ElrahiLieutenant
Alan DukesAlan DukesJohn
Ewen LeslieEwen LeslieMilliken
Matthew SunderlandMatthew SunderlandController / Cleaner
Lucinda NicholasLucinda NicholasFlight Attendant (uncredited)
Peta ShannonDetective E
Thibul NettleThibul NettleSES worker
Melanie MuntMelanie MuntSenior Female Detective (uncredited)
Anni FinstererAnni FinstererFemale Uniformed Cop (uncredited)
Patty GlavieuxPatty GlavieuxWA Detective
Adam MorganLarge Man / Bodyguard
Andreas SobikCar Salesman
Nick BucklandNick BucklandArresting Detective
Violet RoweMari Patrick

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